Gigi's New Relationship, Part 1:

NOTES: Shimmer and Shine's last names are revealed in this chapter. A big thanks to fanfic writer BigMoose01 for allowing me to use the twin genie's parents along with their last names, (his OC's) because they will have a part in the next story.

The series rating has changed from a K+ to a T because there will be some serious stuff happening.

It's currently July 6th. A month had passed since the emotional speech that Princess Ula had made on the crystal ball broadcast. Genies and other species were inspired by Ula's speech to treat everyone with the same respect, and many have made an effort to do that! During that time, Zeta had contracted what seemed to be an illness, and she didn't seem to know why...

Zeta: (groaning) Nazboo, I've been sick for a few days! Apparently, just resting in the lair isn't making me feel that much better!

Suddenly, a bell was heard, making Zeta moan even more...

Zeta: (moans) Hold on, I'll be right out!

The sorcerenie made her way to the lair's door, and went outside, where she saw her sister, Gigi...

Gigi: (happily) Good morning, Zeta! How have you been doing?

Zeta: To tell you the truth, Gigi, I'm not feeling all that well.

Gigi: (worried) My, what happened?

Zeta: Well, I've had some head and stomach pains recently. Plus, I've also been eating more food than I should have, and going to the bathroom a lot.

Gigi, in concern, puts her right hand on Zeta's shoulder, and says softly, 'You need to make an appointment with the doctor immediately.'

Zeta: (sighs) I think that might be the best option at this point.

Gigi: That's a good idea.

Zeta: Anyway, what's going on?

Gigi: Well, just before the pandemic in the real world, I met an amazing guy! After spending some time together, when we first met, we both realized that we were meant for each other.

Zeta: (glows) You mean...

Gigi: (smiles) Yes, dear sister. For the past few months, we've been dating! And we just moved in together a few weeks ago!

Zeta: Wow, congratulations, Gigi! (hugs her sister, to which Gigi hugged her back)

Gigi: That's great, because I would like you to meet him.

Zeta: I would love to! Where does he live?

Gigi: We're currently taking a road trip in his big RV trailer, and were currently in the Citrus County area of Florida, where my little sister found her significant other!

Zeta: (chuckles) Well, even though you're the older sister, it seems like I'm the one you're looking up to more.

Gigi: I think that's what happening. (giggles) Can you come to the Central Ridge park tomorrow morning at 7:00? Because we could have some breakfast, and then I could show you more around the county.

Zeta thought about it, and she thought that Marlin would like to see his old city where he had lived again...

Zeta: I'll have to talk to Marlin first, but the both of us will be there! By the way, have you told your boyfriend that you're an actual genie?

Gigi: (hesitates) Uh... not just yet, Zeta. I'm still waiting for the right time to do that.

Zeta: To that then, I think it's best if I leave Nazboo with Shimmer and Shine. I certainly can't leave him alone in the lair, where he could mess everything up.

Gigi: I suppose that's best. (cheerfully) See you tomorrow morning, Zeta! (serious look) And please, see a doctor about that illness.

Gigi then flew away on her magic carpet, as Zeta watches on.

Zeta: Well, I guess now I better ask those twin genies if they could watch Nazboo tomorrow.

At that moment, the sorcerenie felt a sharp pain in her stomach, causing her to scream very loudly...

Zeta: Oh, okay! Maybe I will make an appointment with the doctor first!

Zeta then held her right hand to her stomach, and walked slowly back into her lair. The next morning, after dropping Nazboo off at Shimmer and Shine's palace, (they were happy to watch over him) Zeta used a potion spell that transported her (and Marlin) to the Central Ridge park in Beverly Hills, Florida. After they appeared in the park's parking lot, (no one was there) they were next to the RV where Gigi said she and her boyfriend would be at. After looking at the RV, they knocked on the door, and Gigi greeted the couple...

Gigi: (sweetly) Zeta, Marlin, good morning!

Zeta: Morning, Gigi.

Marlin: Hi, how are you?

Gigi: I'm doing fine, Marlin. My boyfriend is waiting for you both in the trailer. Come on in!

Zeta and Marlin went inside the RV, where they saw a bald-headed man with brown eyes, wearing a white shirt, with a black jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes. He looked up at them with a smile...

Bald-headed man: I'm guessing you two must be Zeta and Marlin.

Zeta: (nods) Yes, and I'm guess you must be my sister's boyfriend.

Marlin: Who are you?

Bald-headed man: I'm Bradford Pangborn, and that's correct, I'm Gigi's boyfriend.

Gigi: (sweetly) Well, it looks like you're all getting along well. Should we explore the county together?

The zadazzler genie then went over to the driver's seat. Marlin, noticing this, went over to speak to her...

Marlin: (worried) Gigi, you know how to drive this trailer?

Gigi: (nods) Yep. When I told Bradford I didn't know how to drive, he brought me to a place where he learned how to drive cars. I studied about what to do while on the road. I successfully passed my driving test, and got my license the day before we went on our road trip!

Marlin: (feels better after hearing that) Well, that's good news.

Gigi: Now, how about we listen to some Southern rock music?

Gigi turned on the radio, where the song 'Saturday Night Special' by Lynyrd Skynyrd was playing. They drive through the Citrus County of Florida, where they saw the Beverly Hills Community Church, (Marlin told Zeta that place was where he regularly when to church when he lived there) passed by the Crystal River Mall, (brought back good memories for the couple because of the fact that was where they first met) and went to a McDonald's restaurant in Lecanto to order breakfast.

(Song ends)

They had to order by the drive-thru because the coronavirus pandemic was still going on, and Gigi and Bradford felt it wasn't safe to go inside. After Gigi ordered their food, and received it, she parked the trailer in the parking lot so they would eat there. Marlin, Bradford, Zeta, and Gigi shared a nice meal of sausage burritos, hash browns, hotcakes, coffee, and juice. Afterwards, Gigi spoke with Zeta...

Gigi: Have you made an appointment with the doctor?

Zeta: Yes, I've made an appointment with Dr. Aljunni tomorrow morning.

Gigi: I think Shimmer and Shine's father can find out what the problem is.

Zeta: (a little worried) Hopefully it's nothing too serious.

Marlin wanted to show his wife the places where he used to teach at, so he asked Gigi to drive to drive to those schools: Crest Elementary and Central Ridge Elementary. The sorcerenie was astonished to see how the school buildings looked compared to the schools in Zahramay. After that, the zadazzler genie then drove to the Publix Supermarket in Crystal Springs to get lunch for everyone, but she had insisted that Marlin would stay in the trailer with Zeta, while she and Bradford went inside to get lunch, to which he was glad to oblige. Gigi and Bradford got Hot Pockets, (pepperoni pizza for Zeta and Marlin, ham and cheese for her and Bradford) 4 chef salads, fruit pies, (apple for Gigi and her boyfriend, cherry for the other couple) and soda. (Pepsi for Gigi and Bradford, Dr. Pepper for Zeta and Marlin) After lunch, Zeta asked her sister if they could go to the Crystal River Mall. Gigi asked, 'What for?'

Zeta: I'd like to go inside the mall and walk around.

Gigi: (in concern) I don't know if that's a good idea, Zeta. Because of this virus I assume you still have, I think you should stay in the trailer.

Marlin: I actually agree with Gigi, dear. Because you haven't been feeling well lately, I don't know if you can walk around for a long time.

Zeta: First off, let me inform you and my big sister that so far, the most I gotten so far today is a small headache. Second, I'd like to go to the mall again to see how much it changed when we first met.

Bradford: Wait, that place was where you two first met?

Marlin: Yeah, me met at the mall's movie theatre. While it was difficult for a while, we both found a way to make it work. It certainly would be nice to reminisce at that place again, though.

After thinking it over, Gigi and Bradford decided that Zeta could go visit the mall and walk around with Marlin. However, they were also coming along with them, in case something serious does happen.

To be continued in next chapter...